Google Unveils 2024's Top Apps, Games, and Books: A Surprise or Two!
Google recently announced its prestigious Google Play Awards 2024, celebrating the year's best apps, games, and books. While some winners were expected, others came as a pleasant surprise. Let's explore the standout titles that took home the coveted awards.
Game of the Year: The unexpected winner in this category was AFK Journey, a fantasy RPG from Farlight and Lilith Games. Its expansive world, stunning visuals, and epic battles, featuring a massive roster of characters, clearly impressed Google. While an "Away From Keyboard" (AFK) idle game might seem an unusual choice, the game's exploration elements and artistic merit clearly resonated with the judges.
Best Multi-Device Game: Supercell's Clash of Clans secured this award, expanding its reach beyond mobile devices to PCs and Chromebooks. Players can now build their empires, train their armies, and raid villages across multiple platforms.
Other Notable Wins:
- Best Multiplayer Game: Supercell's Squad Busters
- Best Pick Up & Play: NetEase Games' Eggy Party, praised for its immediately accessible gameplay.
- Best Story: Solo Leveling: Arise – a surprising winner, though opinions on the strength of its narrative may vary.
- Best Indie Game: Yes, Your Grace, developed by Brave at Night and published by Noodlecake, a popular RPG that made its mobile debut this year.
- Best Ongoing Game: Honkai: Star Rail, consistently praised for its frequent updates and rich content.
- Best for Families: Tab Time World by Kids at Play
- Best Play Pass Game: Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance
- Best Google Play Games on PC: Cookie Run: Tower of Adventures
What are your thoughts on the Google Play Awards 2024? Let us know in the comments below! Next, check out our article on Stumble Guys' exciting winter events.
